2008 Arctic Cat 400/500/650/700 ATV Service Manual, Page 257Get this manual
ATV-0105
2Maximum diameter must not exceed specificationsMeasuring Connecting Rod (Small End Deflection) 1Place the crankshaft on set of blocks and mount dial indicator and base on the surface platePosition the indicator contact point against the center of the connecting rod small end journal2Zero the indicator and push the small end of the connecting rod away from the dial indicatorATV-0104
Correcting Tooth Contact
NOTE: If tooth contact pattern is comparable to the correct pattern illustration, no correction is necessary
3Maximum deflection must not exceed specificationsMeasuring Connecting Rod (Big End Side-to-Side) 1Push the lower end of the connecting rod to one side of the crankshaft journal2Using feeler gauge, measure the gap between the connecting rod and crankshaft journal
If tooth contact pattern is comparable to an incorrect pattern, correct tooth contact according to the following chartTooth Contact